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Nov 24, 1876 Maywood, Illinois, United States Died on 11 Feb 1937 (aged 60)
American architect and landscape architect
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About Walter Burley Griffin
- Walter Burley Griffin (November 24, 1876 – February 11, 1937) was an American architect and landscape architect.
- He is noted for designing Canberra, Australia's capital city.
- He has been credited with the development of the L-shaped floor plan, the carport and an innovative use of reinforced concrete.Influenced by the Chicago-based Prairie School, Griffin developed a unique modern style.
- He worked in partnership with his wife Marion Mahony Griffin.
- In 28 years they designed over 350 buildings, landscape and urban-design projects as well as designing construction materials, interiors, furniture and other household items.
